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Opening Date: October 20, 2017Closing Date: November 3, 2017 or until filled

Location: Lexington KY

Salary Range: CL-24 – CL-25 ($36,026 - $64,718)

Depending upon qualifications and experience, education and salary history.

Position Overview:

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting applications for the position of Case Administrator. The position is based in the Lexington, KY office. This position will report to the Operations Supervisor.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum or two years specialized experience. Applicants must possess exceptional computer skills with a demand for accuracy and quality assurance. Applicants must be team players who are dependable, detail oriented, and able to work in a multitasking and fast-paced environment. Position encompasses a great deal of responsibility and requires mature, self-motivated person with a professional attitude. Applicants must possess exceptional communication skills as frequent contact with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the judiciary is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related area is preferred. Knowledge of clerk’s office case management procedures, Court’s local rules and general orders is preferred. Broad knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Internet browsers, automated case management systems and scanning equipment are desirable.

Representative duties:

•Responsible for managing the progression of cases from opening to final disposition by maintaining official case records in the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) automated system.

•Receive and review incoming documents for conformity with applicable rules and procedures and taking appropriate action as needed.

•Administer cases, including opening new cases, preparing and issuing form and notices, and docketing and serving orders and notices and other pleading.

•Monitor case progression including the completion of required procedural steps.

The actual pay level will be established on the basis of the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience in accordance with the Court Personnel System of the U.S. Courts. The position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service. Other federal government benefits (e.g., leave, holidays, life and health insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement benefits) are applicable. The position also is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation of net pay.

Conditions of Employment:

Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available to applicants to review upon request.

The successful candidate for the position is subject to a background clearance which includes fingerprinting.

All court employees are at will, and therefore the selected candidate may be removed from this position at any time and for any or no reason.

Miscellaneous:

The United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has adopted an EEO/Employment Dispute Resolution Plan.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time, or withdraw it, without prior notice. Travel to interview and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Application Procedures:

An Application for Judicial Branch Employment (From AO-78) is available on the Court’s website at http://www.kyeb.uscourts.gov In a cover letter accompanying a detailed resume and an AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment, please specify how you satisfy the qualifications listed above. Applicants may submit application material by email in .PDF format to HR@kyeb.uscourts.gov.

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

EASTERNDISTRICT OF KENTUCKY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 17-03

***Reposted***

Position: Programmer Analyst

Opening Date: August 7, 2017

Closing Date: September 1, 2017 or until filled

Location: Lexington KY

Salary Range: CL-26 – CL-27 ($43,840 - $78,270)

Depending upon qualifications and experience, education and salary history.

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Position Overview:

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting applications for the position of Programmer Analyst. The position is based in the Lexington, KY office, with occasional travel to divisional offices. The ideal candidate must possess a variety of technical skills and programming languages to perform in a multi-tasking environment and be a proven specialist in programming structures, languages, testing, and documentation techniques. This position will report to the Information Technology Manager.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter as well as detail oriented. Candidate must also be highly organized and tactful, possess good judgment, poise and initiative, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Candidate must have strong prioritizing and problem solving skills, solid communication skills (written & oral) and be able to communicate effectively with persons within the Court as well as with persons outside the Court. A demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others in a team environment and to exhibit a professional manner at all times is essential.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for the position, the individual must have or meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience Qualifications: (1) an individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent; (2) at least two years of progressively responsible technical experience which provides knowledge of designing, implementing or maintaining computer systems that include the completion of projects involving computer programming, application development and database administration; (3) demonstrated proficiency generating or adapting programs, equipment and technology to serve user needs; and (4) demonstrated proficiency in writing computer software for various purposes, including skill in writing program documentation.

Personal Attributes: (1) excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to relay automation techniques and processes clearly to non-automation personnel; (2) superior interpersonal skills, with an ability to work within a dynamic team; (3) unquestioned integrity; (4) ability to problem solve and exercise mature and decisive judgment; (5) professional and positive attitude; and (6) skill at applying existing or new principles in difficult or challenging situations.

· Design, develop, implement and support software written for the Court’s CM/ECF system.

· Install or assist in the installation of new or revised releases of national systems.

· Design, develop, and maintain new and existing applications using multiple programming languages including Java, PERL, and PHP.

· Design, develop, and maintain new and existing relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, and Informix.

· Research current and future technologies and trends and analyze alternatives, including commercial off the shelf software. Develop prototype applications and coordinates with judges, senior managers, and staff to ensure that development efforts are meeting the needs of the Court.

· Prepare and maintain the documentation of all locally-developed software used at the site. Perform source code management/release management activities.

· Provide advice and guidance on technology purchases.

· Maintain contact with other IT court personnel at different locations and levels for the purpose of remaining knowledgeable of developments, techniques, and user programs.

· Assist in day-to-day help desk duties and responsibilities, which include the following: Installing and maintaining desktops, laptops, printers, monitors, iPhones, iPads, and related equipment depending on the needs of the office; troubleshooting technical issues, software and hardware associated problems.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

The actual pay level will be established on the basis of the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience in accordance with the Court Personnel System of the U.S. Courts. The position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive Civil Service. Other federal government benefits (e.g., leave, holidays, life and health insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement benefits) are applicable. The position also is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation of net pay.

Conditions of Employment:

Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available to applicants to review upon request.

The successful candidate for the position is subject to a background clearance which includes fingerprinting.

All court employees are at will, and therefore the selected candidate may be removed from this position at any time and for any or no reason.

Miscellaneous:

The United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has adopted an EEO/Employment Dispute Resolution Plan.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time, or withdraw it, without prior notice. Travel to interview and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Application Procedures:

An Application for Judicial Branch Employment (From AO-78) is available here. In a cover letter accompanying a detailed resume and an AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment, please specify how you satisfy the qualifications listed above. Applicants may submit application material by email in .PDF format to HR@kyeb.uscourts.gov